Senior Dog Has A Forever Home After Being Neglected And Rejected Twice
Arthur was an older dog who had a nice home, but his owner passed away. Unsure where Arthur should go next, it seemed like the perfect solution when the family housekeeper stepped in and said they’d take the dog. The problem is, she not only didn’t care for Arthur, but she would also abuse him and refused to feed him. Most of the time, he was tied up outside and forgotten. Photo: Sidewalk Specials One day, Arthur ran away from the housekeeper’s yard. When he was found, neighbors witnessed as the housekeeper brutally beat him...
UK’s First-Ever Female Mounted Officer Granted Dying Wish To See A Horse One Last Time
75-year-old Rita Meredith is thought to have been the UK’s first-ever female mounted police officer. She joined the force back when she was in her 20s. Since then, Rita had relocated to Australia. However, as she was receiving palliative care in a facility, she did have one final wish: to see and smell a horse, one last time. And her dying wish was granted by the New South Wales Police Force. Officers from the New South Wales Police Force, Graham and Nicole, went to visit the elderly woman in her care facility. Of course, they...
Woman Gets Off With Just A Fine After She Tried To Drown Her Senior Dog
It is downright vile to think that anyone could have it in their hearts to hurt an animal. But the only thing worse than someone trying to harm an animal is when they are able to avoid proper prosecution for their crimes. One woman who tried to drown her senior dog with a heavy rock has been spared doing time in prison. 32-year-old mother of two, Charlene Latham, from Nottinghamshire, England, tried to kill her beautiful Belgian Shepherd named Bella by tying a large rock to her leash and then dumping the dog into a river. Photo:...
New Documentary Highlights The Secret Life Of Stray Dogs On The Streets Of Istanbul
Stories are all around us, though many go unnoticed and untold. The people and places we interact with are each full of their own unique features, triumphs, and tragedies. Documentary filmmakers have the satisfying, though often difficult, job of bringing these worlds to life for us. By focusing their lens on an area of life we take for granted, they’re often able to uncover the most amazing stories. For director Elizabeth Lo, inspirational stories were found in an unlikely place: A trio of stray dogs in Turkey. Photo:...
Rescue Puppy With A Mustache Finds A Forever Home
A puppy was found with unusual facial markings that look exactly like a mustache. When the Arizona Humane Society rescues abandoned animals, it’s usually a sad ordeal. But recently, they found one puppy in need of help that couldn’t help but make them smile. Despite her predicament, the little puppy’s mustache put a smile on all the staff’s faces. As the AHS said, “Despite the sad beginning to her story, Ms. Mustachia’s sweet ‘stache couldn’t help but cheer us up!” Photo:...
Owner GPS Tracks Missing Pet To A Suspected Dog And Cat Meat Factory In China
A suspected dog and cat meat factory was raided and hundreds of animals were confiscated after a pet owner found his missing cat being held hostage at the factory. According to ABS-CBN, a cat owner used a GPS tracking device to locate his missing cat. Thankfully, he was able to find his cat, 1,200 kilometers away, and save it from a potentially cruel fate. The cat had been stolen and it’s suspected it would’ve been slaughtered and sold for food had the owner not tracked the cat and found it prior. The incident, which took place at...
Why Is My Cat So Fat?
Pet ownership has steadily grown in recent decades, which is great news for the 6.5 million animals who enter American shelters each year. But while adoption continues to help homeless animals, our inclination to pamper our pets has led to another dangerous crisis, feline obesity, which now affects millions of American cats. Obese Cats Face Health Risks Photo: Flickr/Chika Watanabe Extra weight may leave us with more cat to cuddle, but those pounds spell trouble for our feline friends. Obese and overweight cats are prone to joint problems,...
Cadbury Reveals This Year’s 10 “Bunny” Finalists
Who will be the next Cadbury Bunny? Pets of all shapes, sizes, and species are vying for a chance to be featured as the “bunny” in this year’s Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial. Countless owners submitted photos of their usual and unusual pets sporting bunny ears, but only one can win. For the third year in a row, Cadbury held “Bunny Tryouts” and submissions were due by March 1st. The finalists were decided with the help of last year’s winner, the adorable two-legged dog named Lt. Dan. Photo:...
Shelter Dog Finally Finds Her Person After Waiting 809 Days At Illinois Shelter
A shelter dog named Demi had a rough start to life, but has finally found her person after patiently waiting 809 days. Demi was found abandoned on the side of the road with her dog bed and had multiple wounds from fighting off other stray dogs. Helping Strays of Monroe County in Illinois took her in and started to earn her trust. Photo: Facebook/Helping Strays of Monroe County Due to her past experiences, Demi was leery of other dogs and people. But the staff was determined to rehabilitate the young pup. Thanks to consistent training and a...
Survey Claims That Having A Dog In Your Dating Profile Photos Increases Your Attractiveness And Potential Matches
A new survey reveals that dogs could play a major role in dating. According to the survey done by Honest Paws, having a dog in your dating profile photos increases your chances of finding a match. The survey polled 600 singles using dating apps in the U.S. and 70% of participants feel that having a dog in their photos does help them get more matches. Photo: Unsplash Additionally, 60% of participants stated they’d be more likely to match with someone who has a dog in their profile picture. Those are pretty big percentages! According to...
